Anatomy of a Babysling or Carrier

Anatomy of a Baby Sling or Carrier

shoulder (padded or not) - sits spread over either shoulder.

pouch or pocket - where the baby lies/sits.

rails (padded or not) - are the top edges of the pouch.

knot or rings - hold the baby sling closed and are to be in the front of your shoulder where you can reach them.

tail (sewn or not) - is the fabric that hangs from the knot or rings and is used to adjust the sling. if there is a long enough tail, it can be used for breastfeeding privacy ( . . . if that matters to you. don't be shy on our account!).

this one is very simple, but it stills helps sometimes to have it spelled out. Most wraparound style baby carriers (Moby Wrap, Girasol, Didymos, Hug-a-Bub, Baby Bundler, Ultimate Baby Wrap, Boba Wrap) are just one long strip of cloth, 18-30" wide, made of different types of fabric. 

this style of baby carrier varies quite a bit in the details, but has the same basic components, shown above. variations include: padding in shoulder and/or waist straps, angle of shoulder straps, width of straps, buckles. examples of this are: Catbird Baby Mei Tai, Babyhawk Mei Tai, Freehand Mei Tai, Napsack baby etc.